Char B Heavy Tank

The French Char B family combined a hull-mounted gun with a separate turret weapon in a heavily protected infantry-support design. The B1 and B1 bis became particularly associated with the 1940 campaign, when strong armor and local tactical successes coexisted with communication, command, supply, and mobility difficulties. Their layout imposed a demanding crew workload. The hull-mounted main gun required careful coordination between driver and gunner, while a turret weapon provided additional flexibility. Thick armor proved formidable in 1940, but fuel consumption, mechanical demands, and the campaign’s operational collapse limited its effectiveness. The commander had to observe, command, load, aim, and fire within the small turret. This concentration of duties contrasts with later designs that divided those tasks among several turret crew members.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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